Today we’d like to introduce you to Kiara Davis.
My beginning looks like me reading my first poem at five years old and immediately thinking, “I want to write”. I wrote my first poem that day and never stopped. What initially began as a fondness of words transitioned into a form of therapy for a variety of areas I needed healing in. At the age of 12, I discovered writing as a safe space for the many thoughts and emotions I couldn’t verbalize. Through the ebbs and flows of high school and young adulthood, writing was the constant. It got me through periods of isolation, fear, doubt, anger, and pain. I began sharing pieces publicly through social media a few years ago and have been fortunate to connect with others seeking that same solace and healing.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has not been a smooth road to acquire what I have written and continue to write about. It carried a cost and required the sacrifices of experience in order to write from a truthful place. I only write about feelings I have felt and places I have been in my life. The struggle I encountered was finding the courage to share what had been kept within journals for years, in hopes of making someone else feel less alone. My advice to other young women is to honor your truth no matter how deep or wide because within your truth is your identity and your power. Writing gave me the gateway that a closed mouth never did. Writing gave me courage and freedom.
What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of? What sets you apart from others?
I am a writer and visual artist, curating images and videos to accompany written work. I am known as a writer and a poet. I am most proud of my commitment to speaking on topics that may be too difficult to address (poverty, single-parent households, abuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, etc.) with the intention of providing hope to those struggling in these areas of life. What sets me apart is my authenticity and dedication to the quality of genuine work as opposed to the quantity of followers I gain from it.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.kiarasdavis.com
- Email: connect@kiarasdavis.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/kiarasdavis
Image Credit:
Susan Meyer
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